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BSc (Hons) + Foundation Year Veterinary Bioscience (with access to Veterinary Medicine) at Harper Adams University

Harper Adams University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The Foundation Year Programme offers a route to undergraduate study: giving you the skills, confidence and resilience required to succeed in Higher Education. After successful completion of the BSc (Hons) Veterinary Bioscience (with access to Veterinary Medicine) + Foundation Year will be eligible to transfer to the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery degree at the Harper and Keele Veterinary School providing transfer conditions are met.

Department: Veterinary Sciences and Professions  |  Duration: 6 years (full-time, sandwich)  |  Study mode: full-time (includes foundation year; sandwich placement year)  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Newport, Shropshire, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Key Academic Skills, Principles of Animal Management and Welfare, Vocational Skills Portfolio, Global Challenges - Local Impact, Life Sciences, Team Challenge.

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Application information

Entry requirements

120 - 152 UCAS Tariff Points; This programme is targeted at those with limited vocational experience but with academic potential.; All applicants must have a minimum of at least six GSCEs at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent), including English Language, Maths and a Science and level 3 qualification(s) as follows*; GCE A Levels: grades BBB or equivalent; Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma: D*DD; City & Guilds Advanced Extended Technical Diploma: D*DD; T-Level: Distinction; Scottish Highers: ABBB; Irish Leaving Certificate: Two H2 and two H3; GCSEs: Minimum of 6 GCSEs at grade C/4 including English Language, Maths and Science.; Applicants who satisfy the academic entry criteria will be required to undertake a diagnostic reflective writing task prior to shortlisting for interview. All successful applicants will be required to pass a selection interview.; Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications to this course from students requiring a Student Visa to study in the UK.; Note: General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills or similar are not recognised in the grades required.; Alternatives such as key / functional skills / Level 2 BTECs are not normally accepted in lieu of GCSEs, although each application is assessed on its merits. International applicants who need a visa: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 (or equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time UK/ROI/Isle of Man/Channel Islands fee 2027/28, subject to parliamentary approval. Sandwich placement year charged separately at £2,010. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,840 a year (2027/28). EU/EEA/Swiss and overseas full-time fee 2027/28. Sandwich placement year charged separately at £4,160. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 6 years (full-time, sandwich)

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/

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